Meraki MX60W: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Meraki MX60W runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the apm821xx/nand target, and has been supported since 17.01.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the Meraki MX60W, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | AppliedMicro APM82181 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 800 MHz |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Flash | 1024 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| USB | 1x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n |
| WLAN hardware | Atheros AR9380 |
| WLAN driver | ath9k |
| OpenWrt target | apm821xx / nand |
| Package architecture | powerpc_464fp |
| Current release | 25.12.0 |
| Supported since | 17.01.0 |
| Install method | U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1.5A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 140 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the MX60W
Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload. Documented methods: U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see devicepage.
Official OpenWrt device page for the MX60W
Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.
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